All Forum Posts by: Mark Proctor

 Yeah, I wondered about that too.  For a short time I had my unit posted on Facebook Marketplace.  I was just trying to get as many eyes on it as possible, but most of the inquiries seemed like scams, or the situation didn't seem desirable, so I took it off pretty quickly.

I would like my Airbnb to show up in a google search, so I have a few questions.

1)  I found a website that explained how to add it to "Google my Business."  It requires a mailing address for the Airbnb, but I do not receive mail there.  The airbnb is in an apartment building, but I would prefer to not receive any mail there.  Any idea what my options are?  I've wondered if I can use the address even though I don't receive mail, or possibly getting a P.O. Box.

2) Is there a better way to show up in a Google search?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Thanks again for the perspectives! 

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the insight.

I'm leaning that way.  A lot of our guests are coming to visit friends or family at the university, or they are visiting professors, etc.  I wondered if during the day when the people they were there to visit were in class or busy, maybe they'd like to exercise, but I think you're right.

I have a small Airbnb in a college town that is also close to several hospitals.  Our guests are mostly visiting because of those two things, and generally for 1 to 3 nights, but we do get the occasional longer stay.  Would it be worth it to offer a gym membership as an amenity?  The monthly expense would be a little bit more than what we charge for one night.  As far as I can tell, none of the other Airbnb's in our immediate area offer that.  I'm not sure our guests even want that, and I'm not sure it would increase bookings.  I was just trying to think of things that others don't offer.  

I really appreciate all of the advice!

Hi guys, I need some help analyzing a deal.  I'm brand new to this, so there's a lot of things I might say wrong or not say at all.

I'm looking at a condo in Knoxville, TN with 336 sqft.  Asking price is 195,900.  I can put 20% down.  Interest rates seem to be around 7.5%.  The asking price seems extremely high to me, but I just offered 170 to a "sell by owner" and he turned it down because I wouldn't waive the appraisal and apparently he found somebody who would.  The one I'm looking at now is on the market, so I wold hope he wouldn't waive the appraisal.

I'm looking to use it as an AirBnB.  Average monthly revenue for that zip code over the last 12 months is $1,983 (from rabbu.com).  I also see that the annual revenue for condos in that specific building range from 19k to 31k, with most in the mid 20s (from awning.com).

Is this deal worth it?  Thanks!

Thanks for the advice guys!

Also, thank you for the response Kerry!